A program for nurses exploring holistic care in practice
Grounded in reflection, integration, and relationship-centered learning.
Two new courses available.
Check them out below!
About This CE Program
Holistic nursing is more than a philosophy of care—it is an approach that shapes how nurses perceive, connect, and respond within complex care environments.
These continuing education courses offer an integrative approach to practice, exploring connections between mind, body, spirit, emotion, environment, and relationships. As part of this broader CE program, each course supports meaningful reflection and practical application in clinical and professional settings.
Why This Matters in Practice
Holistic nursing is more than a conceptual framework—it is a way of being and practicing that influences how nurses assess, interact, and respond within clinical and relational spaces. It supports a broader understanding of health, recognizing the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
In practice, holistic approaches may:
- Support whole-person assessment and care
- Enhance therapeutic presence and connection
- Strengthen patient-centered communication
- Foster healing environments and collaborative care
At the same time, practicing holistically may present challenges within fast-paced or task-oriented environments. Time constraints, system demands, and competing priorities can make it difficult to consistently apply holistic principles. These courses acknowledge both the opportunities and the realities of holistic nursing practice, offering balanced and practical approaches.
How You’ll Engage with These Courses
Across these courses, you may engage with a range of learning experiences designed to support both understanding and application in practice:
- Brief, focused lessons that introduce key concepts
- Opportunities for reflection and integration
- Real-life examples and applied perspectives
- Flexible, self-paced learning designed for working professionals
You may notice how these experiences support both conceptual understanding and practical application, creating space to integrate holistic approaches into your personal and professional role.
Current Course Offerings
Courses are available as a member benefit—see Registration details below.
Intro to Holistic Nursing
A foundational overview of holistic nursing as a specialty, exploring core principles, integrative approaches, and clinical relevance.
Level: Introductory | 1.0 CE Contact Hour
Gratitude and Health
An exploration of gratitude as a holistic practice, highlighting connections between mind, body, and emotion in support of well-being and everyday practice.
Level: Introductory | 1.0 CE Contact Hour
Registration
- These two courses are currently offered as an OHNA member benefit at no additional cost. Log in to your account for access.
- Course access for non-members may be available, in the future, for a fee, depending on the offering.
- Become a member to access these courses.
Course Format & Requirements
- Format: Online, self-paced
- CE Hours: 1.0 contact hour
Completion Requirements
- Complete all course materials within 180 days of registration
- Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the posttest
- Complete the course evaluation
Continuing Education Credit
Oregon Holistic Nurses Association is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP #15842, for continuing education contact hours.
These courses are designed to support professional development and enhance clinical practice for registered nurses.
Disclaimer
These courses are intended for educational purposes. Clinical practice should be guided by professional judgment and current standards of care.
Whole-person care begins with awareness—of self, of others, and of the environments we shape together.
These CE courses offer a space to reconnect with that awareness within your practice.